Foundations that fund organizations in Covington, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Covington nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $42K to Covington organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Covington around $1,500. 4 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Covington
- $42K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in WA
- 36%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Covington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bamford Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | General support; Basic needs |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $13K | $6,500 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| Pacific Dental Services Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Nehemiah Ventures | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Lovsted Family Charitable Foundation | Mercer Island, WA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | To help provide food and other services to those dealing wi… |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious |
| The Cathleen a Conroy Charitable Founda | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| John F and Mary a Geisse Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $325 | $325 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| John y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Charity |
| The Lendingtree Foundation | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $26 | $26 | Preselected only | General Support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Covington, Washington?
The Bamford Foundation, Puget Sound Energy Foundation, Pacific Dental Services Foundation, Nehemiah Ventures, Lovsted Family Charitable Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Covington organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Covington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.